GREEK SPICE CAKE

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This wonderful recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. My dad and husband always request it for their birthday cake. When you bake it, the aroma of cinnamon and clove fill the kitchen. -Heather Abel, Hale Center, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon shortening
2 tablespoons plus 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Grease 10-in. fluted tube pan with shortening; lightly coat with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside., In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, buttermilk, eggs and extracts until well blended. Combine the remaining flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and baking soda; gradually beat into the sugar mixture until blended. Stir in pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 29g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


KM Sudharshan
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I love the warm spices in this cake. It's the perfect dessert for a cold winter day.


Sam zaky Saradim kennels
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rafa Reee
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I made this cake for my Greek grandmother, and she said it was the best spice cake she had ever had! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Sagurkhan Rashed
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Sister Jena
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I've never made a Greek spice cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! I will definitely be making this again.


makombe jacob21
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of spices.


Dana Meecham
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of requests for the recipe.


Lucas Lucas
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This cake was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I'll try using less cloves next time.


Ardith Archambault
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


haileab gebreyes
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This Greek spice cake was a delightful treat! The flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves were perfectly balanced, and the cake had a moist, tender crumb. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts, and it was a hit


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